About the Author

Katherine Drovdahl MH CA CR CEIT DipHIr QTP

Katherine and her beloved husband Jerry are owned by their LaManchas, Norwegian Fjord horses, alpacas and gardens on a small piece of Pacific Northwest paradise. Her varied international alternative degrees and certifications, including Master of Herbology and lifelong experience with creatures of many kinds, give her unique insight into guiding others through human or creature wellness problems. Her wellness products and consultations are available at www.firmeadowllc.com.
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Articles by Katherine Drovdahl MH CA CR CEIT DipHIr QTP

Kat’s Corner: Goat Bloat and Summer Heat
July 17, 2021 · · Ask The Expert, Health

Will feeding the peels from my canning projects cause goat bloat? And how can I keep my goat healthy during hot weather? Katherine answers reader questions about caprine health in each issue of Goat Journal.

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Those Dreaded Shared Vegetative Clippings!
June 24, 2021 · · Health

Do plant clippings find their way into your pasture? Are they from your very generous and “helpful” neighbors? What precautions need to be taken? We’ll discuss a few considerations as you deal with this very real problem.

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The Udder Scoop on Goat Teats
December 13, 2020 · · Health

Goat udders and goat nipples (correctly referred to as goat teats) come in all shapes, sizes, and sometimes with deformities. For all types of goat udders, wellness and structure are important for longevity, management, kid productivity, and rate of gain, and health factors.

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Katherine’s Caprine Corner November/December 2020
October 6, 2020 · · Ask The Expert, Health, Members Only

Katherine Drovdahl MH CA CR CEIT DipHIr QTP answers your questions about feeding alfalfa to pregnant does, toxemia and ketosis, and why feeding flaxseed is better than cottonseed.

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That Scary Goat!
August 5, 2020 · · Ownership

What contributes to scary goat behavior and how can we reduce that likelihood? Read on to discover ways to prevent issues from cropping up.

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Katherine’s Caprine Corner July/August 2020
June 4, 2020 · · Ask The Expert, Health, Members Only

Katherine Drovdahl MH CA CR CEIT DipHIr QTP answers reader questions about goat allergies, weaning kids, and preparing bucks for breeding season.

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Katherine’s Caprine Corner May/June 2020
April 3, 2020 · · Ask The Expert, Health, Members Only

Katherine Drovdahl MH CR CA CEIT DipHIr QTP answers reader questions about staph on udders, investing in higher-quality goats, and turning goats out to new pastures.

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Normal Goat Temperature and Goats Who Don’t Follow the Rules
March 5, 2020 · · Health

Normal goat temperatures should range from about 101.5 to 103.5 degrees F. If my caprines temp below or above, I start investigating for an issue in progress.

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Katherine’s Caprine Corner March/April 2020
February 10, 2020 · · Ask The Expert, Health, Members Only

Katherine Drovdahl MH CA CR CEIT DipHIr QTP answers reader questions about deworming pregnant goats and kids, hoof trimming, and the best way to warm a hypothermic goat.

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Katherine’s Caprine Corner January/February 2020
December 9, 2019 · · Ask The Expert, Health, Members Only

Katherine Drovdahl MH CA CR CEIT DipHIr QTP answers your questions about avoiding moldy feed, what to do if does breed too young, and feeding pregnant does.

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